Science on the Road

Achievement & Birthday Parties

It's a one-of-a-kind bash when Carnegie Science Center comes to you with a party package: one hour of interactive demonstrations and liquid nitrogen ice cream made right in front of the crowd.

Ages 5-7Mad MixturesChemistry made happy. Children will make play dough, bubble cups and experiment with tie dye.

Ages 5-12Sweet ScienceMake and create your own candy treats while learning about changing states of matter. Children make sandy candy wands, fruit rollups and chocolate covered graham crackers.

Ages 8-10Science-N-ToysThere is science in everything, even toys. Construct your own toys and find out how they work. Children will make play dough, slime and bouncy balls.

Science with a SparkleMix up your own lip-gloss, sugar scrub for the face and body glitter. Entertain your guests with compound science.

Ages 10-12Wizard SchoolGraduate from wizard school with actual flying colors. Experiment with fun, amazement and wonder. No muggles please! Children will make sandy candy wands, shrinky dinks and capture the dragon flip sticks.

Crime Solvers Birthday Party: "Who Stole the Treasure Map?"Using CSI techniques, such as fingerprint analysis and chromatography, children will solve the mystery of the stolen treasure map. Experiment with the material that is making menus, IDs and maps more durable. Take home the found treasure.

* Each party gets to sample liquid nitrogen ice cream and the birthday child gets a t-shirt.

The party is 1 hour in length including the ice cream.

Capacity: 25 maximumFee: $225.00 for up to 15 children and $10.00 more for each additional children

Science Make & Take

Great for festivals, carnivals, games, and other casual affairs—anytime you want unique activities to entertain the crowds. Everyone who visits our activity table gets to make something to take home! Choose from a variety of science activities like harmonicas, ultraviolet detecting rings, bubble-ariums, and liquid nitrogen activities.

Capacity: 50–100 people per hour (varies based on activity selection)Fee: $150 for the first hour; $100 for each additional hour.